MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall cracked slightly, no cords exposed. 6.50r16c 108/107l
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?
Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.
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D598 NRL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Green with a 3,780cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 27,786 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 508 D fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D598 NRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 508 D typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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D598 NRL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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